Assistant Professor – Program Director, National Registry Paramedic

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Closing Date/Time Fri. 09/08/23 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Salary $2,026.85 – $2,634.88 Biweekly / $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually
Job Type Full Time Faculty-10 Mo.
Location 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, Maryland
Division Academic & Student Affairs

SALARY INFORMATION

This position will be placed on the 10-month College faculty salary scale. Posted salary range is for Assistant Professor level; however, actual salary and faculty rank placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefit package.

The work expectation for program directors’ is 37.5 hours per week for professional duties; however, actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, meeting schedules, professional development activities, and office hours. Non-teaching duties may be assigned in lieu of teaching duties and are considered a part of the 30 credit-hour load. Assignment of non-teaching duties may be made at the discretion of the Provost in conjunction with a Division chair, when applicable, if a faculty member is not assigned to teach a full load. This position is responsible for development and coordination of the National Registry Paramedic program. This position reports to the Chair, Allied Health.

Essential Job Functions:

I. Curricular Responsibilities

a. Work with the division chair, faculty, and advisory committee for curriculum development, revision, evaluation, and external accreditation.

b. Monitor the implementation of curriculum throughout the program.

c. Plan and develop eLearning courses and programs.

d. Ensure that all program courses and hybrid courses within the discipline are sufficiently rigorous and meet college standards and credit hour equivalencies.

e. Coordinate credit-bearing career-related internships for students.

f. Identify needs for student practica and coordinate placement.

g. Facilitate completion of student and instructor clinical/practica site requirements.

h. Maintain responsibility for adhering to the standards of the accrediting body and state and federal governing bodies and adapting curriculum appropriately.

i. Coordinate textbook selection and order process with faculty and the college bookstore.

j. Review and make recommendations about library resources/materials.

k. Prepare and present materials for any program changes to go to Academic Council.

l. Cooperative involvement with the medical director.

II. Faculty Responsibilities

a. Serve as point of contact for program issues.

b. Collaborate with program faculty regarding needed resources.

c. Maintain records verifying current Maryland licensure and educational credentials of both permanent and adjunct faculty as stipulated in state regulations.

d. Hire adjunct faculty as needed.

e. Meet with full- and part-time faculty throughout the semester.

f. Mentor program faculty providing advice and guidance as needed.

g. Observe and evaluate faculty performance.

h. Promote growth and development of faculty.

III. Planning and Assessment

a. Support the strategic goals of the College.

b. Work with the division chair for planning, determining goals and outcomes, and submitting any data or documents pertinent for planning purposes.

c. Work with division chair, faculty, and advisory committee to develop program and course outcomes.

d. Assess program compliance with accreditation standards.

e. Complete and submit required internal and external reporting documents.

f. Coordinate outcomes assessment processes at the program level.

g. Assist with outcomes assessment processes at the discipline or course level.

h. Schedule regular advisory board meetings and use feedback for program improvement.

i. Communicate supply and equipment needs to division chair.

j. Project annual budget for program.

IV. Scheduling

a. Make recommendations regarding course scheduling to the division chair.

b. Work with faculty on staffing classes.

c. Collaborate with other College faculty regarding course scheduling and other issues.

V. Outreach

a. Coordinate marketing and program promotional/recruitment activities for the program.

b. Work with marketing staff to assure that program information on the website is up-to-date.

c. Participate in student recruitment.

d. Work with senior institutions for ease of transfer for students.

e. Work with college personnel and educational partners to develop articulation agreements with high schools and 4-year colleges.

VI. Other

a. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the division chair, program directors, and/or discipline directors.

b. Communicate and collaborate with advisors as needed.

c. Advise students as appropriate.

d. Manage external grants, special programs, and development projects as appropriate.

e. Manage specialized facilities (labs, technical equipment, instruments, etc.) as appropriate.

f. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:

Master’s degree in emergency medical personnel, paramedic science or related field.
Current unencumbered license as National Registered Paramedic.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required include knowledge of current clinical practice and evidence-based practice, knowledge of basic principles of education, skill in communicating with students and other faculty members, skill in manipulating equipment, ability to plan and organize lab sessions for students in various courses, and experience using technology in education.
Prior college teaching experience preferred.
Must be available to work a variable schedule.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work is normally medium work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual acuity – Ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity – Ability to focus, concentrate, understand, and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e., keyboarding)
Stand/walk – Must be able to stand, sometimes for sustained periods of time; Must be able to walk from one work area to another, sometimes for long distances/duration.
Bend/lift – as required in clinical setting

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the public in classrooms, common areas, offices, campus environments and clinical sites (which include ambulances, firehouses, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and practicum visits.) Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of College policies; and observance of traffic laws when/if driving a college vehicle.

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:

* successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)

* be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment

* be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment

* be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Medium Lifting, Drug Test Required, Background Check

Wages per hour: $52,698.00 – $68,507.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Carroll Community College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week including; Health Care, Prescription Drug, Dental Care, Vision Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Retirement Plan Choices, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance.

Days of Work:
MONDAY Must be available to work a variable schedule.  TUESDAY Must be available to work a variable schedule.  WEDNESDAY Must be available to work a variable schedule.  THURSDAY Must be available to work a variable schedule.  FRIDAY Must be available to work a variable schedule.
Shift: Must be available to work a variable schedule.

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: Master’s degree in emergency medical personnel, paramedic science or related field. Current unencumbered license as National Registered Paramedic
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 09/08/2023